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6. Succession
 
  6.1 Succession in general  
  Article 181-Mandatory requirements of lodging a will  
181.1 Mandatory requirements of lodging a will  
  The importance of a will in providing direction in the event of serious permanent incapacitation or death means that certain persons and certain actions require the mandatory lodgment of a valid will.  
181.2 Professions which require a valid will  
  The following professions require the lodgment and maintenance of a valid will:  
  All military service personnel  
  All law enforcement personnel  
  All medical and emergency personnel  
  All professional transport staff  
  All officials elected to office  
181.2 Actions/obligations which require a valid will  
  The following actions/obligations require the lodgment and maintenance of a valid will:  
  Securing of any loan or mortgage valued at half the average annual salary of a worker in Republic of United Korea or greater amount;  
  Undertaking any sporting/recreation activity which involves recognized dangers and threats of serious injury/death;  
  Securing of any life insurance policy  
     
     
     
 
 

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